Curriculum Night Basha Elementary School

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Curriculum NightBasha Elementary School

• Mrs. Upshaws
• Second Grade Class

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Reading
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Phonics and Spelling Block

• 15 Spelling Words a Week
• Phonics Skill Based Spelling Words
• High Frequency Words
• Bonus Words

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Reading Block

• Whole Group Instruction
• Comprehension Skills
• Fluency
• Vocabulary

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Reading and Centers

• Small Group Reading with the Teacher
• Word Work
• Work on Writing
• Listen to Reading
• Partner Reading

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Independent Reading

• Dedicated Silent Reading Time
• Self-selected books
• Running Records

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Reading Assessments

• DRA
• DIBELS/Progress Monitoring
• Weekly Comprehension/Vocabulary Test
• Quarterly Benchmarks Test
• SAT 10

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Math
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• Arithmetwist
• Scott Foresman Math
• Excel Math
• Mountain Math
• Tile Math

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DOK

• Depth of Knowledge
• 4 Levels
• Recall
• Skill/Concept
• Strategic Reasoning
• Extended Reasoning
• Involves students in using their mathematical
  communication skills as they participate in
  mathematical discussions involving questions like
  How did you get that?, Explain your
  thinking, and Why is that true? They not only
  explain their own thinking, but also listen to
  others explanations. They decide if the
  explanations make sense and ask appropriate
  questions.

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Writers Workshop
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• Handwriting-DNealian
• Journal Writing
• Narrative Writing
• Persuasive Writing
• Informative Writing
• Writing Assignments
• 61 Writing Traits
• The Writing Process
• Editing
• Final Copy

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Special Classes
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• Day 1 Music
• Day 2 P.E.
• Day 3 Library
• Day 4 Music
• Day 5 P.E.
• Day 6 Computer Lab

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Character Education

• Character Counts
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Fairness
• Citizenship
• Trustworthiness
• Caring
• How Full is Your Bucket?
• Companion book for adults How Full is Your
  Bucket? by Tom Roth

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Science
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• Inquiry Process-Scientific Method
• Life Science/Life Cycles
• Body Systems
• Health Science
• Solids/Liquids/Gases
• Science Careers/Inventions
• Weather

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Social Studies
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• Maps
• Communities
• Native Americans
• The Thirteen Colonies
• Revolutionary War
• Westward Expansion
• Immigrants
• Asian Cultures
• Government
• Natural Resources

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Behavior Expectations
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• Conduct Report
• Weekly Report/Friday Exit Card
• Marble Jar

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Homework
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• Weekly Calendar
• Independent Reading Log
• Spelling Homework
• Daily Math and Excel Homework
• Comprehension
• Quarterly Book Report

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Odds and Ends
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• THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR DONATIONS!
• Snacks
• Daily Folders
• Pick-up Procedures
• Spirit Day on Fridays
• Volunteering
• Tax Credit Forms

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School Newsletters

• Paw prints and Bobcat Tracks are online. Check
  out the Basha Webpage of all upcoming events.

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Need to Reach Me?

• 480-883-4440
• Upshaw.Cynthia_at_chandler.k12.az.us
• I send my weekly newsletter by e-mail. Please
  add your e-mail address to my list so that I can
  send you my newsletter electronically.

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Questions?
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Thank you for Coming!!!